Best Lawyers in Washington, DC
Recognized as a top Washington, D.C environmental attorney in a survey conducted of practicing attorneys, Washingtonian magazine, December 2007.

Clean Air Representation: Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Adirondack Mountain Club
Selected to represent leading environmental groups as amicus curiae parties before U.S. Supreme Court in landmark Clean Air Act case (Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy)

Clean Air Counsel: North Carolina
Selected by the Attorney General of North Carolina to represent State in regional air pollution reduction initiative.

Attorney General’s John Marshall Awards
United States Department of Justice

For extraordinary performance in litigation as lead counsel.

For extraordinary performance in litigation as supervisory attorney.

Gold Medal For Exceptional Service
United States Environmental Protection Agency

For major contributions to Clean Water Act enforcement.

Special Commendation
United States Department of Justice

For successful negotiation of an innovative multi-media national enforcement settlement.

Bronze Medals For Commendable Service
United States Environmental Protection Agency

For outstanding performance in a national RCRA enforcement action.

For extraordinary achievements on Clean Air Act enforcement actions.

For outstanding performance in the negotiation of a $126 million Superfund cleanup.

Special Achievement Awards
United States Department of Justice

Quality Salary Increase: For outstanding performance of duties.

For sustained outstanding performance as a Senior Attorney.

For sustained outstanding performance as a Trial Attorney.

Visiting Professor of Environmental Law
Tulane Law School (Teaching Sabbatical)
Taught course on regulation of toxic substances.